Posted on 02. Apr, 2008 in Church Teachings, Easter, Seasons of the Church Year
Divine Mercy Sunday takes place the Sunday after Easter to remind us that the promises of Easter are not just for one day. It is a time to celebrate the good news of Love and Mercy. Miriam Gormally met Cathal Price PP to find out more.
Posted on 20. Feb, 2008 in Lent, Seasons of the Church Year
As we continue through Lent, we look at some of the ‘to do’ things rather than the ‘giving up’ things and see what can make Lent a positive experience. Eileen Good spoke to Jesuit Fr. Ciaran Quirke and started by asking him about the relevance of Lent today.
Posted on 06. Feb, 2008 in Lent, Seasons of the Church Year
We are now in an unusually early Lent, and words like Lenten Penance, Sacrifice, Repentance and Forgiveness are heard in relation to the season – but are they still relevant in 2008, or just memories of those for whom Lent was a much more penitential time. Eileen Good asked well known Redemptorist preacher Fr. Tony […]
Posted on 23. Jan, 2008 in Church Teachings, Lent, Seasons of the Church Year
The 18th of February is Temperance Sunday, a day to reflect on moderation. It is famously dedicated to Matt Talbot who overcame his own alcohol addictions. Bishop Eamon Walsh explained to Miriam Gormally why the fact that Temperance Sunday is in Lent makes it even more significant. He began by talking about the recent DVD […]
Posted on 23. Jan, 2008 in Church Teachings, Lent, Seasons of the Church Year
It’s a bit of a shock to realise that the Christmas decorations are only just down, and we have to start thinking about Lent. In our busy world it provides us with an opportunity to take time to reflect on our lives and our relationship with God – but do we take the opportunity? Eileen […]
Posted on 26. Dec, 2007 in Christmas, Seasons of the Church Year
Christmas has become a time for celebration. However that celebration can draw us away from a quieter more reflective meaning of Christmas. Here Christine Clear from the Milltown Institute in Dublin talks to Miriam Gormally about how Christmas, while it is a time for celebration is also a time for darkness, solitude and contemplation.
Posted on 12. Dec, 2007 in Advent, Family, Feminism/Women in the Church, Seasons of the Church Year
The story of Advent is the story of a woman waiting to give birth. Here Hilary Lyons tells an extraordinary story of another woman who waited many years to give birth.
Posted on 12. Dec, 2007 in Christmas, Ecology, Nature, Seasons of the Church Year
During the Christmas season we have a tradition of bringing nature into out homes, from the Christmas tree to holly to yew logs. Miriam Gormally met John McLaughlin from the tree council of Ireland to find out where these traditions originate. He also explained why it is important to be careful about what we bring […]
Posted on 12. Dec, 2007 in Christmas, Crime, Family, Relationships, Seasons of the Church Year
The general perception of Christmas is as a time of great joy and happiness. It is a time for celebration and for connecting with friends and family. However there is a darker side to Christmas. It is often one of the most stressful times of the year with more family rows than usual. In fact […]
Posted on 12. Dec, 2007 in Advent, Church Teachings, Seasons of the Church Year
Has Advent lost its meaning? It was traditionally a time of great waiting and fasting, but these days it is a time of indulgence and frenetic activity. Hilary Lyons MSHR, reflects on what advent has become and how we can still find meaning in the hectic pace of today. She began by explaining how she […]